Google Chrome 50 v8 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Chrome 50. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component v8. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-1669. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome 50 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown part of the component v8. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 05/11/2016 by Choongwoo Han as Stable Channel Update, May 2016 as confirmed release notes (Blogspot). The advisory is shared for download at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-1669 since 01/12/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 08/19/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 91157 (RHEL 6 : chromium-browser (RHSA-2016:1080)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 236013 (Red Hat Update for chromium-browser (RHSA-2016:1080)).

Upgrading to version 50.0.2661.102 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (91157) and SecurityFocus (BID 90584†). Similar entries are available at VDB-87298, VDB-87299, VDB-87301 and VDB-87302. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 91157
Nessus Name: RHEL 6 : chromium-browser (RHSA-2016:1080)
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OpenVAS ID: 102036
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome Security Updates(stable-channel-update-2016-05)-Windows
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 50.0.2661.102

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01/12/2016 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: Stable Channel Update, May 2016
Researcher: Choongwoo Han
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-1669 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1669
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-87300

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SecurityFocus: 90584 - Google Chrome Prior to 50.0.2661.102 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1035872

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/12/2016 17:59
Updated: 08/19/2022 09:35
Changes: 05/12/2016 17:59 (71), 11/24/2018 12:23 (14), 08/19/2022 09:35 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:AC4:103

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